All-star performance by Cavs' Williams (43 points)

The polls were closed. Mo Williams made a late push for all-star votes anyway.

Williams scored a career-high 43 points with 11 assists and strengthened his argument to be in Phoenix among the NBA's stars next month, and LeBron James recorded his 20th career triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 21-0 at home, beating the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Tuesday night.

Williams, who is hoping to join James on the Eastern Conference squad, had his finest game since joining the Cavs. The do-it-all point guard went 15 of 24 from the floor, made a career-best seven 3-pointers and added 8 rebounds.

But while James was voted an all-star starter by fans, Williams must wait for a nod from NBA coaches.

They had to submit their All-Star reserve picks - for seven spots - on Tuesday and the results will be announced Thursday.

"He deserves it," James said. "Look at our record. Look at the way he's playing. Tonight was a statement game."

Magic 135, Pacers 111: In his first game in almost a month, Mickael Pietrus had 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead host Orlando past Indiana.

Nuggets 100, Grizzlies 85: Chauncey Billups scored 14 consecutive points in the third quarter and finished with 29 to lead visiting Denver past Memphis.